Jacob Levi Houston
September 29, 1984 ~ May 27, 2022
Jacob Levi Houston, 37, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022, followed by a time of gathering for family and friends until 5 p.m. at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Lindsay; their children, Jacob and Charley; his mother, Rhonda Houston; brother, Joshua (Kimberly) Houston; grandfather, H.G. (Susie) Houston; cousin, Jon (Karla) Raney; cousin, Karly Thurmond; in-laws, Rick and Mary Spring; sister-in-law, Michaela (Jon) McCracken; brother-in-law, Ryan Spring; Godparent to Chase McCracken and Kortlan Skogerboe; and many other family members and friends.
Levi was born on September 29, 1984, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Eddie Kent and Rhonda (Johnson) Houston. He grew up in Texas and Colorado where he was a little cowboy riding horses and dirt bikes. In 1994 he moved with his family to Iowa. He graduated Nevada High School in 2003 and Wartburg College in 2009. Levi was an athlete and excelled in every sport he played, particularly his favorite sport of baseball. Levi loved to fish, golf, hike, and travel. He was a diehard Texas Longhorn football fan. He loved spending time at the lake and in the mountains. He met his wife Lindsay through close friends at Iowa State University in 2008. They were immediately inseparable and married in 2010. He was a faithful, loving husband who enjoyed spoiling his wife and showing her every day how much he loved her. He was especially so proud to be a daddy to his two children. He loved to play video games and baseball with his son. He loved to watch his daughter dance and comb her hair. He is known for his contagious smile and warm hugs. He was a true friend to anyone he met.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kent, and grandparents, H.C. and Jody Johnson and Maldean Houston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be used towards college education funds for Jacob and Charley.
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Jacob, I am sending prayers your way & to all your family! Mrs. Ehlts
Levi I cannot believe the next time I see your Momma, wife and kids, or Josh/Kim you won’t be with them physically. I believe that in loss there are many things we truly have like a broken heart. Mine is broke when I think of those left behind. You are in a much better place, I know this but having you here on earth is much better for us. I pray for everyone who is hurting on your passing can honor your memory in some way. You were a great kid, you had that grin, you knew how to have fun, and live in the moment. I also pray you are no longer in pain and misery. I love you and will severely miss you! Vern
Great guy, gone to soon. Fly high brother
Lindsay, I know words are inadequate right now to express our sorrow for your loss. Levi was such a great guy. Watching him in his younger years grow up on the farm was a special time. From the time he was a boy, he had a special way about him and his sincere and loving heart was always evident. I know he loved you and his kiddos and family so very much and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We so loved him. Please know we continue to lift you all up and pray Gods mighty peace and comfort be with you. I so wish we could make the trip but we will be there in spirit. Much love to you all! Caroline and Roland Brooks
Jacob, I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through now. I pray you will feel God’s love for you even in the middle of your grief. You and your sister will always bear the legacy of your loving dad’s light.
May God’s hope-filled promises bring comfort and peace to you and your family. Praying for you! With Deepest Sympathy, Mrs. Sadilek, St. Pius School
Sending love to your family. Levi was such a bright light in this world. He and the Houston family made such a difference in my life growing up.
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Cedar Rapids
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Lindsey Im sorry I never got to meet you. I am one of Maldeans twin sisters. I live in Weatherford Tx. I am so very sorry for your loss. Ive heard how being a family man was Levies very life. That sounds like the Levi I remember. My sister, Maldean loved those boys with great pride & laughter.I had not seen Levi since Josh grad party. I wish Charlie & Jacob could have experienced the family farm with him. He loved it & left a lot of fun & little boy recklessness memories on about every acre of it. I can still ‘SEE’ that happy little freckled face making fun for all of us.His hugs were few but to be remembered. After all those beat up boots & ragged hat would Never admit to anything mushy. When they moved from the farm to Iowa he left a tattered, very worn old hat for my grandson(Chase Brooks) who was a little younger & thought Levis old hat was pretty special. Every time Chase visited the farm he was almost glued to Levi,& Levi let him wear that worst, most favorite old hat of his the entire visit.It was a favorite gift to Chase & it wouldnt surprise me if he still has it somewhere. Levis shy but Vibrant grin will always be my immediate memory of him. That & his kindness. God Bless & Keep you & your little ones always. Thru Levi I love all of you.
We are sending all of our love to you sweet Lindsay. Praying for some peace for you and the babes. We will forever hook them horns for him.
Levi was a very special person to all of us in the family..He will never be forgotten..God bless you Lindsey & children along with Rhonda, Josh & family along with the rest of the family. Our prayers are with all of you at this time..
With all of our sympathies.